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It’s Taco Tuesday in a lot of our houses, which means that Mexican flavours are about to be heard sizzling from your stovetops. If cooking isn’t your thing, or it’s been a long day and you simply want a little bit of help to feed yourself or your whole family, consider grabbing some takeout or ordering delivery from Burrito Brothers, a downtown Mexican hotspot that is well-loved by Brantfordians.
A student and downtown worker favourite, Burrito Brothers (38 Dalhousie St.) serv...

“Comfort food is the food that makes us feel good – satisfied, calm, cared for and carefree (Ellie Krieger).
Comfort food is most commonly associated with food that reminds us of good memories or occasions and is something we turn to when we need to boost our spirits. We’ve all been finding ways to connect food memories to happiness and there is a wealth of options in Brantford to help us make those happen. Here are some heartwarming comfort foods and the businesses that are ...

Before this “quarantine life,” we loved sitting down for a lunch at Healthy Rabbit with friends and family, and soaking up the warm sun on one of their two patios. During this quarantine life, Healthy Rabbit on your front porch on a sunny day is a pretty amazing runner-up option. If you’re looking for gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, egg-free, cruelty-free, raw, vegetarian, vegan, or keto – or you just love fresh, healthy food regardless of the diet – then this ...

From the fine local folks who present Zander’s Fire Grill and Brew Lounge, a brand new restaurant has opened in one of Brantford’s most popular areas to fulfill your culinary crawl fantasies – King George Road. Opened only last month, Johnny Greeko’s (20 King George Rd.) serves original Greek food that offers “the best Mediterranean cuisine this side of Athens.”
If you’re looking for an authentic experience, try their Souvlaki Platter (chicken, po...

Nestled in one of Brantford’s historically rich neighborhoods, Fume RestoBar is a hidden gem that features modern style Greek cuisine in a relaxing and family friendly atmosphere. Opened in early 2019, this unique gathering place offers an inviting ambiance where residents and visitors can escape for a delicious meal and focus on enjoying life, food, and good company.
Allow us to enlighten you on the history behind the name Fume RestoBar. Fume is Greek for smoked, and RestoBar...

Al Dente Fresh Pasta & Grill has been a mainstay in the Brantford community since 1988, serving up delicious Italian Fare including pizza, pasta, lasagana and even some Canadian staples like burgers and sandwiches. There’s something for everyone at Al Dente.
While we look forward to admiring their fairy lights and sipping wine in their elegant restaurant again; for now we can bring the great meals we know and love home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Al Dente has had to temporari...

We’re bummed that we won’t be celebrating the Brantford International Villages Festival (July 8-11, 2020) with you all this year. The incredible dancing, the friendly faces, and all that delicious food from around the world… Cue the audible sigh resounding throughout our community.
Although we can’t gather like we normally would, what we can do is “travel the world”, from the comfort of our own home, through delicious Brantfordian-made dishes. Now is the tim...